How To Fix /SMB/BBPRJ_INST118 - Activation not allowed: Client & has role "Production"

/SMB/BBPRJ_INST118 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SMB/BBPRJ_INST -

• Message number: 118

• Message text: Activation not allowed: Client & has role "Production"

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SMB/BBPRJ_INST118 - Activation not allowed: Client & has role "Production" ?

  The SAP error message /SMB/BBPRJ_INST118 Activation not allowed: Client & has role "Production" typically occurs in the context of SAP Business ByDesign or similar SAP environments when there is an attempt to activate a project or a specific functionality in a client that is designated as a "Production" client. Here’s a breakdown of the cause, potential solutions, and related information:
  
  Cause:
  
  Client Role Restriction: The error indicates that the client you are working in is set up as a "Production" client. In SAP systems, production clients usually have restrictions on certain activities to prevent unintentional changes or activations that could affect live operations.
  Project Activation Rules: Certain projects or configurations may only be allowed in non-production environments (like Development or Quality Assurance) to ensure that testing and validation occur before changes are made in the production environment.
  
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check Client Role: Verify the role of the client you are working in. If it is indeed